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5 Ways to Get Organized in the New Year

Did you know that January is National Get Organized month? The New Year is a great time for making personal and professional resolutions, and getting organized is an essential component in helping you achieve new goals and resolutions for your small business. Starting the new year with a clean slate sets you up to be more productive and efficient in the coming months. Being organized also reduces stress, saves you time and keeps you on track. Here are five ways to clear the clutter and organize your small business: Re-Evaluate Your Systems We all have systems in place to help us stay organized and get things done. How effective are yours? Are you frequently crossing things off your to-do list, or are certain tasks never completed? Is everything in your workspace easy to find, or do you spend a lot of time searching for files and documents? Do you keep track of appointments and tasks with sticky notes or do you use an online calendar with automated reminders? Determine where your organizational pain points are and tweak your system to increase efficiencies......